Ross Barkley is in the Chelsea squad for the first time following his move from Everton, with boss Antonio Conte yet to decide if the midfielder will feature off the substitutes' bench after he played in a behind-closed-doors game on Thursday.
Conte added: "He's coming with us for the game against Brighton. I don't know if during the game I will decide to give him the chance to play a part of the game or if I want to wait.
Chelsea are unbeaten in 11 games, but without a win in 2018, drawing all five games since the turn of the year.
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